What Is a Mortgage Credit Certificate?
A mortgage credit certificate may help first-time homebuyers qualify for a higher mortgage loan amount, if they meet the program requirements. Read More
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How To Handle a Reverse Mortgage After Death
Reverse mortgages allow seniors to tap their available home equity for supplemental income. Learn how to plan for your loan payoff after your death. Read More
Will a New Credit Card Affect My Mortgage Application?
Opening a new credit card while buying a house can jeopardize your home purchase because it lowers your credit score. Learn more here. Read More
2025 FHA Loan Limits in Alabama
Alabama FHA loan limits are consistent across all of the state’s counties, at $524,225 for single-family homes. Read More
Land Equity Loan: What It Is and How to Get One
If you’ve built up equity in your land, you may want to turn it into cash using a land equity loan. Learn how to qualify and how much you'll get. Read More
2025 Tennessee First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans
Learn about Tennessee first-time homebuyer grants and loans. See details on TN first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, requirements, tax credits and more. Read More
Why Mortgage Reserves Matter When Buying a Home
Understand the role of mortgage reserves in securing a home loan and how to ensure you meet lender requirements. Read More
What You Should Know About a PIW Mortgage
A PIW mortgage is eligible for an appraisal waiver, which could save you the $300 to $500 it typically costs for a full home appraisal report. Read More
North Carolina First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans
Learn about North Carolina first-time homebuyer grants and loans. See details on NC first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, requirements, tax credits and more. Read More
Housing Market’s 10-Year Challenge — Comparing Housing Market of 2009 to Today
Our study looks at the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. to see where housing prices have recovered the most and the least. Read More
